Archives for February 2013

'The Buffalo Sabres defenseman fell deeper into his season-opening slump during the 6-1 loss to Montreal. He was on the ice for all three of the Canadiens’ goals in the second period and finished minus-3.' … [Read more...] about The misery goes on for Myers

Habs explode for six goals against Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Bourque breaks out with 2 goals (Montreal Gazette) Large returns (Le Journal de Montreal) Subban: "I missed synchronism" (Le Journal de Montreal) Canadian mocks Sabres (La Presse) Subban: "I was anxious to know if I would have enough energy" (La Presse) Pierre Ladouceur's newsletter (La Presse) Canadian mocks … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage

'Buffalo's one shot in the first was its fewest in a regulation period since Oct. 7, 2011 versus Anaheim when the Sabres had none in the third.' … [Read more...] about Bourque, Desharnais score two goals each to lead Habs past Sabres 6-1

'"We were caught up in the notion from the other night and obviously we didn't have our top game from the bat," said Buffalo head coach Lundy Ruff. "We started in the second but it was too late. We made some poor decisions that really hurt."' … [Read more...] about Montreal 6, Buffalo 1

'A pair of goals just twenty-eight second apart increased the home team's lead to 4-0 in the period.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens Dump Sabres 6-1

'It was mistake after mistake after mistake and they were lucky they were only down 1-0. Ryan Miller made 14 saves and Carey Price made one, a long slap shot by Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Have Myers and Leopold recovered?

'The Sabres came out with some more life in the second, but it was the Canadiens who took over the game in the period.' … [Read more...] about Bourque, Desharnais strike twice as Habs rout Sabres

'Buffalo allowed three goals in the second period, and have now been outscored 15-8 in the second period this season.' … [Read more...] about Hab-it breaker

Rochester Amerks defeat Syracuse (Rochester D&C) Rochester Amerks again topple Syracuse Crunch, 5-3 (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks top Crunch to extend winning streak to five games (Amerks.com) Crunch struggle against Amerks (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'Twice during Buffalo’s 7-4 victory over Boston on Thursday night, Vanek bounced the puck off the boards and danced around a defender to retrieve the carom. The first led to an assist, the other to his third goal in a five-point night.' … [Read more...] about Vanek is making it look easy

'The Sabres’ franchise defenseman is in a season-long slump that got worse during Thursday’s 7-4 win over Boston.' … [Read more...] about Birthday wish for Myers: Better play

'"Thomas and I play in the same trio since last year and the chemistry is good, says the attacker Quebec. Our communication is excellent, which ensures that it is easy to find on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Vanek and Pominville full steam

'It’ll be denied, but it looks like you can draw a straight line between the Bruins’ Milan Lucic running Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller last year and the Sabres’ acquisition of big John Scott and agitator Steve Ott in the off-season.' … [Read more...] about John Scott knockout of Shawn Thornton just latest chapter in Bruins-Sabres rivalry

Vanek and Pominville full steam (La Presse) Sabres-Canadiens Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (3-3-1) at Montreal Canadiens (4-2-0) (The Sports Network) Subban return possible as Habs try to stop Sabres (NHL.com) Canadiens vs. Sabres (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage

'"It's good with the puck, he makes good games and he makes good decisions, said Sabres coach about the former protégé of Patrick Roy in Quebec. He still has things to learn. As, for example, how to play by our way, not that found in the junior ... But he is excited and wants to learn."' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko impresses in Sabres